Automotive Tech: Ford & Light Repair

Designed by Ford Motor Company to prepare the student with the basic skills needed to gain employment as maintenance and light repair technician.

In addition to Ford training, students receive hands-on experience working with Ford vehicles and using the latest Ford diagnostic tools.

Also, the program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as Automotive Technicians. Students participate in realistic training experiences that prepare them for pre-apprenticeship training and ASE certification.

This program is approximately three quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. Students transferring to the degree program may need to withdraw for one or two quarters to finish their program of study.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring quarters

Program Requirements

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

AUT 120

Automotive Basics

2

AUT 144

Ford Basic Electrical System Diagnosis & Testing

6

**AUT 147*

Automotive Brakes

6

**AUT 149*

Automotive Brakes, Suspension, Steering, & Wheel Alignment

7

**AUT 156*

Automotive Brakes, Suspension, Steering, Wheel Alignment, Lab

5

AUT 172

Ford Base Steering, Suspension, & Align

7

AUT 179

Automotive General Maintenance & Tires

7

AUT 185

Ford Brake Systems Diagnosis

2

AUT 203

Electrical Systems

11

AUT 209

Electronic Systems

7

AUT 255

Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Ventilation

7

ENGL& 101

English Composition (or higher) or CMST& 220

5

MAT 105

Math for Industrial Professions (or higher)

5

PSYC& 100

General Psychology (or other social science or humanities course)

5

Total Credits for Completion

81

*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment

**These courses must be taken in consecutive order

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